List of universities in Belgium

This is a list of universities in Belgium. In Belgium, which is a federal state, the constitution attributes legislative power over higher education to the Communities.[1] The Dutch-speaking Flemish Community, the French Community and the German Community thus determine which institutes of higher education they organise or recognise, and which diplomas may be legally issued by these institutes.
Below is a list of recognised institutes of higher education in Belgium sorted by the responsible Community.[2]

All recognised Flemish university colleges are associated with a Flemish university.
The following university colleges, which issue professional bachelor, academic bachelor's and master's degrees, are recognised by the
Flemish government:

The French Community distinguishes between universities, colleges (Hautes Écoles), arts colleges, and institutes of architecture. A list of all recognised institutes is maintained in the Annuaire de l'enseignement supérieur.[5]